Time for a new challenge at Catch the Bug and being the first one of the month the theme is anything goes. This time I have had my first go at a pocket card, at least I think that is what it is called! I saw it on a challenge blog but now cannot find the post or remember which blog it was!

The complete image and just the tulip heads are printed on X-Press It card and coloured with Copics. I did not want the black border around the block so I trimmed it off then matted it on gold mirri card. On the back I added a piece of the printed Whimsy paper so that a longer greeting or message could be written on it.

The card base is made using two square card blanks each with the front cut in half diagonally but in opposite directions. The backs are then stuck together leaving the fronts to form the pocket. Before assembling the inside and front flaps are covered with the printed paper matted on gold. The two flaps are stuck at the bottom edge.

The centre decoration is made using the extra tulip heads and a bit of leaf cut out and stuck with gel glue onto a circle of the printed paper matted on gold. The greeting card then slips into the pocket.

I really like this format of card so I think I may do some more in the future. They do make a change from the more traditional format of card.

I hope you will join us at Catch the Bug for this week’s challenge. Thank you for dropping in. Take care.

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About Pippa

I started crafting at an early age though not always successfully, my pillowcase tennis dress has, thankfully, disappeared into history. Funnily sewing is not something I enjoy! My favourite crafty activity has to be card making, especially stamping which I have been doing for over 20 years and am still a beginner, there is always something new to learn. I also enjoy knitting and crochet. I am not an artist, cannot even draw a straight line with a ruler, but I love colouring in, which is why stamping appeals so much. I am married, have recently retired from being a part time HLTA at a local village primary school, have two grown up daughters, both married and a mad cat called Finnegan. That, in a nutshell, is me.

19 Responses to Anything Goes at Catch the Bug

This is absolutely gorgeous Pippa. Love the colours and fabulous design and the gold mirri finishes it off perfectly. Thank you for sharing with us at Creative Inspirations, good luck and I hope you will join us again.
Hugs
Gina xx

I love your pocket card. Looks like a fun crafting adventure. The soft colors and golden accents are very pretty and I really like the tulips! Thanks for sharing at Jo’s Scrap Shack!
Blessings,
Christine
DT Memberhttps://withaverygratefulheart.blogspot.com

Your card is lovely Pippa, the colours are vibrant and beautiful, particularly the blue. I like the way you’ve added the tulips buds to the pocket as well as the actual card, and the gold edging really lifts the project.
Unfortunately, your card doesn’t quite meet the requirements for our challenge, which is to use a Beccy’s Place image, so you won’t be eligible to win a prize, but thank you for sharing it with us, it really is beautiful.
Cheers,
Beccy

A truly beautiful card, Pippa. Love the gorgeous colours as well as the design. Thank you for sharing your project with us at the Crafts Galore Encore April Challenge, “Anything Goes”. Good Luck and hope to see you again next month!
Carole x DT

That envelope has me lured in…and the card is beautiful too. Thank you for taking the time to join in with our challenge and sharing your creativity with us, I love to see your talent, creativity and imagination at work. I hope to see more of your creativity in the near future. Love ‘n’ hugs Sall IkesWorld Challenges DT